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Panama Flag: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Panama

History of the flag

Panama became independent in 1903, partly with the help of the United States.

As a tribute, Panama's national flag was inspired by the American flag ‘Stars and Stripes’. The current version dates from 1925.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • Represents the capital open to the Pacific, and authority.

  • Represents Colón, mouth of the Atlantic, and embodies the law.

  • Illustrates bloodshed, and liberals.

  • Symbolizes the unity of the people and the peace of the country.

  • For the oceans around Panama, and the conservatives.

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